1. Welcome to the Year Six Parent Information Evening Miss Shenaid Hall Miss Jodie Olive Mr William Hayes Monday 1 st February 2016

2. A Prayer for Parents…. Loving Lord, Look upon our School Family: Those with whom we journey each day, Help us to strengthen and support each other For the Christian education of the young. Extend our vision And work in us each day The miracle of touching hearts amongst all to whom you send us. God in our midst, Renew us in faith and commitment, And continue to inspire us With your spirit. Amen.

3. Religion Students will participate in a daily Religion lesson. The four strands which will be covered are Morality, Prayer, Beliefs and Sacraments. Term 1: Liturgical Calendar and Liturgical Seasons Term 2: Early Christian Community Term 3: Holy Spirit Term 4: Mary

4. Religion Prayer Assemblies 6O Prayer Assembly – Thursday 3 rd March (Week 6) Whole School Liturgies 6O Ash Wednesday – Thursday 10 th February (Week 3) 6H St Patrick’s Day – Thursday 17 th March (Week 8) 6S Stations of the Cross – Thursday 24 th March (Week 9) Parish Mass All for Year 6 will attend Parish Mass - Friday 18th March (Week 8) You are welcome to attend all assemblies and liturgies

5. English READING Regular reading opportunities of a variety of texts Whole class and guided reading Stamina reading Reading Comprehension (text book) WRITING Modelled writing and guided writing Stamina Writing - Students write a variety of texts – free writing, writing on demand, reading response writing. Text type writing – two per term SKILLS Weekly spelling focus – spelling words in conjunction with Spelling Rules text book Weekly grammar and punctuation focus

6. English This term the students will construct: News Report – Written News Report - Oral Presentation Persuasive Letter – Written Letter of Request Each assessment piece will be introduced with a criteria sheet to outline the task and an example text. The requirements will be broken down during class with time provided to create a draft copy. For presentation purposes, final copies can be completed at home.

7. Mathematics Number and Algebra Measurement and Geometry Statistics and Probability Daily mental computation Problem solving and investigations Real world scenarios Hands on learning

8. Mathematics Textbook - Maths Plus 6 There are a variety of teaching methods used to teach various concepts. The textbook is used to reinforce concepts taught. It is expected that all students show working methods when solving algorithms. Students are taught the correct processes and setting out for different algorithms.

9. Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS) Geography World diversity and connections History Australian History 1900s - today Civics and Citizenship Australian Government Economics and Business Business and trade

10. History Australia as a Nation Inquiry based learning Key figures and events leading to Australia’s Federation Stories of migrants. Contributions of individuals and groups to the development of Australian Society

11. Geography A Diverse and Connected World Inquiry based learning Australia’s connections with other countries Difference in economic, demographic and social characteristics between countries across the world Cultural diversity in the world Location of countries Mapping skills

13. Science Term 1: Earthquake Explorers Term 2: Marvellous Microorganisms Term 3: Essential Energy (Electricity) Term 4: Change Detectives (Physical and Chemical Changes)

14. Science Earthquake Explorers Links to English text type – news report Natural hazards vs natural disasters Earth’s composition – Layers of the Earth and the tectonic plates Effects of earthquakes Measuring earthquake intensity

15. Technology - Design and Technologies o Designing an earthquake resistant building

16. Technology - Digital Technologies Computer Studies Designing a webpage Using educational apps to present their work Using Excel – Spreadsheets and graphing Robotics E-mailing

17. Specialist Lessons Computer Studies - Mr Max Martin 6S – Wednesday 9:55 – 10:55 (odd weeks) 6O – Wednesday 12:25 – 1:25 (odd weeks) 6H – Tuesday 10:25 – 11:25 (odd weeks) Physical Education – Mr Mathew Mills 6S – Wednesday 12:25 – 1:25 6O – Tuesday 12:25 – 1:25 6H – Wednesday 1:55 – 2:55 Music – Mrs Roslyn Horsfall 6S – Tuesday 10:25 – 10:55 6O – Wednesday 1:55 – 2:25 6H – Tuesdat 9:55 – 10:25

18. Support Personnel Miss Paula Scanlan – School Counsellor Mrs Donna Clarke – Learning Support Mrs Shelly Baker – School Librarian Mrs Roslyn Horsfall – Instrumental Music

19. Homework Homework will be distributed on a Friday and students are expected to hand in all homework on the following Thursday Ian Lillico Homework Grid – compulsory and optional requirements Parents are asked to sign their child’s activities Book work expectations demonstrated to students Weekly spelling and number facts focus tested each Friday

20. School Diaries Each child has a school diary. Develop organisational skills. Prepare the students for the routine of high school. Time management. Students take their diaries home on a daily basis and must return them to school each day.

21. School Website and Class Pages Access the latest news and events, the school newsletter, tuckshop menu and class pages (including homework sheet). Search ‘St Patrick’s Emerald’  http://www.stpatricksemerald.com.au/http://www.stpatricksemerald.com.au/ To access class pages, click on the ‘Student Portal’ icon. To access the parent news, click on ‘Parent Lounge’ icon.

22. BEHAVIOUR MANAGEMENT School rules Year 4 – Year 6 At St Patrick’s School we will strive to: Treat all people with respect and consideration in the way we act in our school. Achieve our best in all set tasks and consider others’ right to learn. Use school and personal property and equipment carefully and responsibly. Maintain pride in ourselves by wearing our uniforms correctly.

23. Important Information Bookwork policy Neat, legible and appropriately organised Includes homework book Reporting Issued 2 nd and 4 th term Interviews will be conducted at the beginning of Term 2. Can be requested at any time throughout the year. Please arrange an appropriate time for meetings.

24. Year Six Leaders All Year Six students are presented with a leadership badge. Year Six School and House Captains – Speeches Week 2 Tuesday 2 nd February – Boys Wednesday 3 rd February – Girls All captains announced on assembly Thursday 11 th February

25. Year Six Leaders Peer Support Leaders beginning Term 3 Involvement in Mini Vinnies – social justice program for primary school students. Avalon Aged Care Facility – class groups volunteer to prepare afternoon tea once a term for the residents

26. Year Six Camp Canberra and Sydney Term 3 Third Week Monday 25 th – Saturday 30 th July Approximate cost $950

27. Thank you for making the time to join us tonight. Please feel free to move to your child’s classroom to talk with your child’s teacher: 6S – Miss Shenaid Hall 6O – Miss Jodie Olive 6H – Mr William Hayes